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In the most recent report from April 1 through June 30 a high of 151 cases of COVID-19 were reported over a 14 day period, resulting in a case rate of 58 per 100,000 residents.

(Mt. Hood, OR) -- Crews have recovered the body of a snowboarder who went missing at Mt. Hood Meadows on April 5th. 30-year-old Ryan Mather was found buried in an avalanche in Clark Creek near Heather Canyon. The area is noted as having some of the more difficult ski routes ...

Image courtesy of Okagnogan-Wenatchee National Forest Service   (Leavenworth, WA) -- A 66-year-old Washington man is dead after falling while solo climbing in the Enchantments southwest of Leavenworth. According to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, Richard Thurmer of Mukilteo was climbing Dragontail Peak when the accident happened. Aut ...

(Yakima, WA) -- A Yakima-based Washington State Patrol Trooper was one of many law enforcement officers who retired in light of Governor Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for state employees. Robert LaMay made headlines when he announced his departure over police radio--stressing his decision was due to the mandate ...

(Whatcom County, WA) -- Officials in Whatcom County are working to fill the late Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen's seat before the start of the 2022 legislative session. Whatcom County Republicans are expected to meet this week to come up with a list of three potential candidates ...